Hybrid: Project Controller

Planate Management Group; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K plan eligibility upon hire

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Training and Development

Job summary

A veteran-owned small business is seeking a Project Controller in Jersey City, NJ, to manage project schedules, budgets, and resources for the CBP Office of Facilities and Asset Management. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience, along with 5 years in project controls. Proficiency in MS Project and Primavera P6 is required. This position offers competitive benefits, including medical insurance and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project controls for construction.
• Certifications such as Certified Cost Consultant or Certified Estimating Professional preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control project schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Prepare cost estimates and evaluate change orders.
• Develop project reports, dashboards, and performance metrics.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Project controls software proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Business or related field

10 years equivalent construction experience

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida USA with a technical support center in South East Asia and East Africa, that provides program management and facilities engineering services worldwide. Planate is a small business provider of planning, design, infrastructure management, technical consulting, engineering, and construction management services in support of the US Department of Defense (DOD) and its Service (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps) missions, along with other US federal agencies, all over the world.

We are seeking Project Controller to support the CBP Office of Facilities and Asset Management (OFAM) through AE Advisory Services and Construction Management Support (CMS). You will ensure that projects remain within scope, on schedule, and on budget, providing analyses and reporting to support informed decision-making.

This position is contingent upon the award of the contract. The period of performance for this project has a total of five (5) years, one (1) base year plus four (4) one (1) year option periods.

Key responsibilities:

• Monitor and control project schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Track cost performance, prepare cost estimates, and evaluate change orders.
• Conduct claims analysis, risk assessments, and delay impact evaluations.
• Develop project reports, dashboards, and performance metrics.
• Support integration of project controls tools and processes across multiple projects.
• Ensure compliance with federal contracting standards and reporting requirements.

Qualifications to be successful in the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Business, or related field or 10 years equivalent construction experience in lieu of the bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project controls for construction projects.
• Proficiency in MS Project, Primavera P6, or other project controls software.
• Preferably with certifications as one of the following: Certified Cost Consultant, Certified Cost Engineer, Certified Cost Technician, or a Certified Estimating Professional, scheduling professional
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• The client conducts an extensive background check, must be able to pass DHS security clearance to obtain Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Card
• Flexible to work on site in the US Borders such as TX, MI, Washington State, NY, CA and NM.

Visit our career site https://planate.com/careers/ to knowmore about our other openings.

Why Planate?

Planate Management Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Joining the Planate team opens you to an experience working for a Global company where you are among a team that is considered a premier trusted partner for planning, design, engineering, asset management, and professional service solutions anytime, anywhere. We Take Care of Our Own; Personally, and Professionally, Up and Down the Line.

Full-time employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Medical insurance
• 401K plan eligibility upon hire
• Health and Savings Account plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Offering
• Training and Development
• License/Certification support
• Recognition and Rewards program
• Travel Insurance

We’d love for you to be a part of our Global workforce, helping us serve as an effective and integrated partner to advance every client's mission!